Comparison

Build Systems vs plain.phone

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Build Systems

Features
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Create. Organize. Execute. Repeat. Turn any task into a foolproof process with Build Systems—the ultimate app for anyone who wants to stop forgetting and start doing. Create Any Process Morning routines, work projects, fitness plans, travel prep—build it once, follow it forever. Smart Time Management Estimate completion times and plan your process with confidence. Fully Customizable Drag to reorder, create custom categories, and make it truly yours. Track Progress Visual progress bars and completion tracking keep you motivated. Why Build Systems? • Unlimited processes • Time estimation for better planning • Swipe to edit or delete • Complete all with one tap • Share with others • Beautiful, intuitive design Download now and build your better tomorrow.

About

plain.phone

Transform your iPhone into a minimalist "dumb phone" by replacing colorful app icons with simple text links. This app helps reduce screen time and reclaim focus with a distraction-free interface. It offers a one-time purchase for a lifetime of focus.

Highlights
  • Text-only widgets
  • Replace app icons with text links
  • Instant setup
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Digital detox focused
  • One-time purchase
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plain.phone turns your iPhone into a minimalist "dumb phone" in seconds. Replace addictive, colorful icons with clean text links. Reduce screen time. Reclaim your focus. The "Plain" Promise: Most minimalist apps charge you $20/year just to hide your icons. We think that’s ridiculous. - No Subscriptions. - No Hidden Fees. - Pay Once, Own Forever. Features: - Text-Only Widgets: Remove the dopamine-triggering icons from your home screen. - Instant Setup: Add your favorite apps as simple text links. - Complete Focus: A distraction-free interface designed for a digital detox. - Total Privacy: We don’t track you. We don’t want your data. Why plain.phone? You don’t need a monthly bill to live a simpler life. You just need a better home screen. Stop the scroll. Buy once. Stay focused.

Screenshots

Build Systems3 screens
plain.phone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: plain.phone at $0.99 against Build Systems's $7.99. plain.phone also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Build Systems costs $7.99 and plain.phone $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 5 level
Build Systems versus plain.phone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuild Systemsplain.phone
Price$7.99$0.99 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAshish ChandraMaverik Labs Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Build Systems

No in-app purchases

None

plain.phone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Build Systems free?
Build Systems costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is plain.phone free?
plain.phone costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Build Systems or plain.phone have ads?
Neither Build Systems nor plain.phone shows ads.

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